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  • In a commercial General Liability policy, the limit that represents total payout for the policy year is called the
  • What is the typical time limit to submit proof of loss after an automobile loss?
  • Which of the following is NOT TRUE in reference to a Physical Hazard?
  • Which statement best describes a Condominium Unit Package?
  • In insurance, insurable interest must exist at which times?
  • Which coverage pays for damage to your own vehicle resulting from a collision?
  • What does the coverage territory define in a policy?
  • Which statement about The Facility Association is correct?
  • Under a policy with a specified upper limit, which statement is true?
  • What occurs after settlement or litigation in the claims-handling process?
  • The property was insured for $100,000, and valued at $150,000, with an 80% coinsurance. The loss was $80,000. The amount the client would receive is:
  • Under Loss of Use due to Theft, reimbursement ends upon which event?
  • Which statement best describes professional liability (E&O) insurance?
  • Statutory Conditions are:
  • Which statement best captures the overall purpose of the underwriting rating process for a new commercial policy?
  • Replacement cost is defined as:
  • The insured is driving Robert Brown's automobile as a temporary substitute and is responsible for an accident causing $1200 damage to that automobile. Smith carries Collision on his own automobile with a $300 deductible while Brown carries no Collision. How much would Smith's insurer pay?
  • Surplus lines insurance is coverage from non-admitted carriers used when which condition applies?
  • What does Additional Living Expense (ALE) cover in homeowners policies?
  • Which statement is most accurate about endorsements in a property policy?
  • Which endorsement covers the failure of covered equipment to perform its intended function, often including business interruption losses?
  • A Condominium Unit Package covers which of the following?
  • Before applying for automobile insurance, accidents and claims from how many years prior must be disclosed?
  • Garage liability exposures are typically addressed by which policies?
  • Which step involves setting aside funds to cover anticipated costs?
  • Under the Entry, Control, Abandonment, the insurer is not entitled to which action?
  • Which of the following would NOT be covered when the insured drives intoxicated and causes an accident?
  • Which sequence correctly represents the typical claims-handling process from notice to subrogation?
  • Which information is not typically included on a certificate of insurance?
  • In the context of completed operations coverage, which statement is correct?
  • Under Homeowner's All Risk policy, windstorm damage to a detached tool shed is covered. True or False?
  • In a principal-agent relationship, who is the principal?
  • Which type of risk is commonly underwritten by the Casualty Department?
  • Which step is the final action in the underwriting rating process?
  • What is the Declarations page and what information does it typically list?
  • If the parties cannot agree on the loss amount and appraisal is used, which option describes this step?
  • Which statement best describes a straight deductible in property coverage?
  • Glass breakage coverage does not include which of the following?
  • In a liability policy, what is the difference between an occurrence limit and an aggregate limit?
  • Negligence can be defined as:
  • Which statement best describes NFIP and private flood insurance, and who administers NFIP?
  • Endorsements may be used to exclude coverage for all-terrain vehicles used in water.
  • What is the purpose of the Income Replacement Benefit under Accident Benefits coverage?
  • An Additional Insured endorsement is best described as:
  • In a break-in, specified perils will cover which item?
  • Which of the following exclusions apply to Glass insurance?
  • The Statutory Condition concerning Termination does NOT state
  • Which statement about surplus lines insurance is accurate?
  • Which description best fits occurrence-based property damage coverage?
  • Under a Homeowner’s policy, which statement about coins and stamp collections is true?
  • What is the primary purpose of an umbrella liability policy?
  • Priorities of payment in Ontario auto insurance relate to which two types of losses?
  • Describe the DP-3 dwelling policy form.
  • Condominium insurance, which of the following is CORRECT?
  • Which step is typically performed after verifying territory and controls in the underwriting rating process?
  • In a break-in scenario, which item is not covered under specified perils?
  • In a property insurance policy with a coinsurance clause, the standard required coverage is 80% of the value. Which option below is the correct corresponding percentage?
  • Which action is most closely associated with finalizing policy terms?
  • What describes replacement cost basis for personal line property insurance?
  • What are the main valuation options for property, and what does inflation guard do?
  • Which of the following is covered by the Basic Fire policy?
  • Complete fire and EC policy on a commercial building consists of:
  • In business interruption coverage, which statement correctly distinguishes 'business income' from 'extra expense'?
  • Special limitations are not applied to which item when a specified peril affects a Homeowner's policy?
  • There are five (5) different limits under the commercial form.
  • Which option is NOT covered by Basic Fire policy due to typical exclusions?
  • The All Risks policy is best described as which of the following?
  • Rising water is covered under which combination of perils?
  • Vacancy in a dwelling policy refers to what, and how does it affect coverage?
  • Which item is NOT typically found on a property policy Declarations page?
  • Your painting would be covered under which endorsement?
  • DP-1 basic coverage includes which type of perils?
  • Under a fire policy the insurer will pay:
  • Which policy would best suit the needs of accountants and real estate agents?
  • In Ontario, a true copy of the automobile insurance application may be signed after the policy has been issued.
  • Endorsements in an insurance policy are used to what?
  • Who, from among the following, would NOT be covered under the Third Liability coverage of an automobile insurance policy?
  • In a Fire policy, what does the term "Insuring Agreement" state?
  • Under the Voluntary Property Damage coverage you are insured for claims
  • Which statement is TRUE regarding a Comprehensive General Liability policy?
  • Which of the following is NOT a step in the risk management process?
  • Which step follows notice of loss?
  • What are the different types of insurance companies?
  • What does equipment breakdown coverage specifically protect against that standard property forms often exclude?
  • Which step involves pursuing recovery from a third party after payment of a claim?
  • If the principal cannot complete the contract due to bankruptcy, the surety's remedy is to
  • Core components of a Commercial General Liability policy and their purposes?
  • Which term describes the order in which losses are paid under an automobile policy?
  • A definition of Ordinary negligence:
  • Which best describes the inflation guard endorsement’s effect on property coverage?
  • Which would NOT be considered part of the agents' duties?
  • Extra Expense Form under RBC is designed to:
  • Which statement correctly describes the relationship among All Perils, Comprehensive, and Specified Perils forms?
  • Under a Fire and Extended Coverage policy, which item is not included?
  • Which item is automatically covered under the 3-D policy?
  • If the insured drove his automobile into his own garage door, what would be covered under the Third Party Liability coverage of his automobile policy?
  • What is the purpose of a mortgagee clause in an insurance policy?
  • Which statement best describes All Risks coverage relative to exclusions?
  • When must insurable interest exist for a policy to be valid?
  • What does indemnity aim to do?
  • Highway Victims Indemnity Funds
  • The insured's dining room furniture scenario illustrates which type of loss settlement?
  • The Facility Association
  • Which is a hazard rather than a peril?
  • Settlement method that pays replacement cost minus depreciation is which concept?
  • Which statement correctly distinguishes moral from physical hazards?
  • What does Additional Living Expenses coverage reimburse?
  • If a $430 loss occurs and there is a $300 deductible under Specified Perils, what would the insurer pay?
  • Not TRUE under the Homeowner's All Risk policy?
  • In a business property policy, which section describes the insured property?
  • Which statement about notice requirements for cancellation or nonrenewal is generally true?
  • Before the premium quote is issued, which area should be verified to ensure accuracy?
  • Under which policy would you most likely find coverage for stock, equipment and tenants improvements?
  • All Perils coverage is best described as:
  • Distinguish replacement cost vs actual cash value and explain when RC is used.
  • Which of these is NOT considered an insured peril?
  • The Facility Association is best described as which of the following?
  • Which of the following items is NOT automatically covered in the 3-D policy?
  • If a policy is written with 100% co-insurance, what does that imply?
  • Loss control in risk management is primarily intended to do what?
  • In Ontario, the definition of the conditions under which injured parties are permitted to sue another motorist to recover for their injuries is known as
  • Which of the following is a typical duty of an insurance agent?
  • A reduced operation for a period of time describes which form?
  • Which of the following statements applies to a Commercial Property Floater?
  • Which statement about Additional Living Expense (ALE) is true?
  • Which statement correctly contrasts HO-3 and HO-5 coverage for dwelling and personal property?
  • Hazard mitigation credits are best described as what?
  • Which item below would be considered the key difference between the Profit and Gross Earnings form?
  • What is the first step in the claims-handling process from notice to settlement?
  • Which statement best describes Highway Victims Indemnity Funds?
  • Provincial Insurance Acts governing automobile applications state that
  • Under the policy clause Entry, Control, Abandonment, the insurer is not entitled to enter to survey damage without the consent of the insured. True or False?
  • Which of the following is NOT part of the insuring agreement?
  • Endorsements modify coverage; which two are common endorsements in property policies?
  • What is premium financing and what is a typical term risk for the insured?
  • Which statement best differentiates admitted and non-admitted insurers in terms of regulatory oversight and consumer protections?
  • Which of the following best describes a Tenant's Package Form?
  • How do cancellation and nonrenewal differ?
  • Which statement about co-insurance is accurate in these policies?
  • Which automobile documents must be approved by the Superintendent of Insurance?
  • A peril is best defined as:
  • What is the primary benefit of risk pooling for policyholders?
  • In underwriting a new commercial policy, after assessing exposures and determining classification, which step comes next?
  • Which policy is primarily designed to cover office equipment such as computers and printers?
  • Which item is specifically listed as not subject to special limitations under a Homeowner's policy according to the material?
  • In a surety bond, who is primarily protected by the bond?
  • Which statement best describes a binder in insurance?
  • In own-damage coverage, which party is protected by a subrogation waiver?
  • The Facility Association is described as which of the following?
  • Umbrella liability policies typically provide coverage for which of the following?
  • In an automobile accident involving bodily injuries, which action is required of the insured?
  • The major peril when insuring boilers and pressure vessels is breakdown. Which is NOT part of the Boiler and Machinery policy?
  • What is the role of mortgagee rights and loss payable clauses in coverage?
  • Under the Commercial Building, Equipment and Stock Form, the definition of equipment is:
  • Which of the following describes the occurrence-based principle?
  • Which statement correctly contrasts HO-3 and HO-5 property coverage?
  • Which statement about motorized snow vehicles and automobile insurance is NOT true?
  • The Statutory Condition is best described as
  • Which step is primarily responsible for estimating reserves and recording anticipated liability?
  • A commercial package policy (CPP) is characterized by what?
  • It is advisable for store owners to use the Premium Adjustment clause because:
  • The person decides to renovate their home, and they need temporary residence during work. The homeowner policy will pay:
  • In a mortgagee situation, which statement correctly reflects the function of a loss payable clause?
  • How does the deductible affect premium and payout, and what is the difference between a per-occurrence and an aggregate deductible?
  • Which of the following best describes the effect of implementing risk management controls?
  • The Principal-Agent relationship which is governed by law, is one between the:
  • Tail coverage applies to which liability policy type?
  • A contractor has been given a Performance Bond, but is now unable to complete the contract because of bankruptcy. Therefore the Surety will do which of the following?
  • In contract work, an Additional Insured endorsement is commonly required to protect which party?
  • Which factor is commonly used by insurers in auto insurance rating?
  • Which factor best describes the potential for liability claims?
  • In the Additional Agreements of the insurer, Own damage, the insurer agrees to waive subrogation against which party?
  • The Basic Homeowner policy covers which of the following?
  • Which of the following is required by law in a Fire policy?
  • Which endorsement would have to be attached to a policy for loss settlement without depreciation?
  • In a Condominium arrangement, the unit owner owns which of the following?
  • Which statement best describes consumer protections when dealing with admitted vs non-admitted insurers?
  • How many different limits exist under the commercial form?
  • The farmers liability policy:
  • What is a mold or water damage endorsement, and why is it important in property policies?
  • In coinsurance, if property value is 100k and the minimum required is 80k, with the insured carrying 60k, the loss is paid how?
  • Collateral benefits are any sources of entitlement outside of the automobile insurance policy
  • Priorities of payment relate to payment of which types of losses under an automobile insurance policy?
  • Defense within limits vs defense outside limits describes which concept?
  • Which professions commonly require professional liability (E&O) insurance?
  • Which statement about umbrella liability policy is true?
  • The farmers liability policy is similar to homeowners policy.
  • In risk management, transfer as a risk treatment option means what?
  • Under the fire policy exclusions, which statement is CORRECT?
  • Named perils coverage under the Boat and Motor Form does not include which?
  • Following loss or damage to the automobile, there is NO requirement to
  • Recovery from the responsible party for loss of income as a result of an automobile accident, after trial is limited to
  • Which description best captures co-insurance?
  • The Basic Homeowner policy includes which of the following coverage combinations?
  • Which policy will pay for the damage to the temporary substitute automobile when all policies exist and carry full coverage?
  • Which statement is NOT true of recreational vehicles?
  • Which statement correctly differentiates peril and hazard?
  • Business Interruption insurance is defined as, under the Profit Form:
  • What is the purpose of inflation guard in property coverage?
  • What is the function of exclusions in a property policy, and which are typical exclusions?
  • Which statement best describes how NFIP terms compare to private flood insurance terms?
  • What does EC stand for in fire policy terms?
  • Which of the following statements applies to a Surety Bond?
  • Umbrella or excess liability insurance is designed to do what?
  • Which statement defines Actual Cash Value?
  • Not all drivers of recreational vehicles must be licensed.
  • Which is true as it applies to Occurrence Basis Property damage?
  • Which asset would typically be covered under a Fine Arts endorsement?
  • Which statement about the 3-D policy is true?
  • Which of the following best describes a Commercial Property floater?
  • Under Water Escape, Rupture Freezing peril, which statement is NOT TRUE?
  • After an insured's automobile is damaged in an accident, the insured must
  • What is the purpose of a premium audit?
  • Which statement about endorsements is most accurate?
  • Which of the following is a common fraud indicator in underwriting and claims?
  • All accidents and claims within the following time period immediately preceding the application must be disclosed
  • Utmost good faith requires which core duty from both parties?
  • Umbrella policy can drop down to provide coverage not insured under primary policies.
  • General damage is best described as
  • The basic homeowner policy will cover:
  • A basic fire policy does not cover damage which occurs while a property is vacant or unoccupied for more than how many days?
  • With regards to Liability insurance, which is CORRECT?
  • What distinguishes a binder's legal effect from a formal policy?
  • Which statement CORRECT pertaining to Moral Hazard?
  • Which form is designed for renters and typically does not insure the building but covers personal property and liability?
  • Which best describes the Glass insurance and its coverage?
  • Which statement about inland marine coverage is true?
  • Describe the scope and typical coverage in a Businessowners Policy (BOP).
  • Which statement best describes the administrative advantage of a CPP?
  • Which statement is CORRECT in connection with Homeowner's insurance?
  • After a bond claim due to non-performance, the surety's typical action is to
  • Salvage is described as
  • Under a commercial General Liability policy, which statement is TRUE?
  • What is subrogation in property insurance?
  • Which statement about a Certificate of Insurance is accurate?
  • A hazard is best described as:
  • In the underwriting rating process, which step ensures the risk is categorized correctly by its exposure data and risk characteristics?
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